Single hourglass. Wind two or more bands around box. Tie together and separate the bands at the edges of the box.

Tie the ribbon in an hourglass shape.

Double hourglass. Follow instructions given above, then wind the ribbons around in the other direction. Fasten the bands together at one end of the box, and separate at the outer edges.

Try two hourglasses.

Corner cross. Hold the end of the ribbon at one corner. With the other hand, wind the ribbon in a clockwise direction . . . over a corner, under the next, over, then under and back to the starting point. Secure the ends.

Cross the ribbon over the corners.

Double corner cross. Tie the ends for a single corner cross. Reverse the direction. Wind the ribbon around the box in a counter-clockwise direction. Secure the ends at the starting point.